Questions and Answers for Milwaukee 6.8 Amp 18-Gauge Shear

A:  This tool is rated to cut 18 gauge, if you are looking for a tool to cut 16 gauge, please see CAT# 6805 (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-4-Amp-16-Gauge-Shear-6805/203407544)

A:  Yes, EASY!!

A:  Yes. Take your time and let the machine do the work, do not force it.

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot, Rick. My best advice would be to contact the Milwaukee customer support team at 800.729.3878 for assistance with replacements. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

A:  No, up to .9mm or 20 gauge (0.0360") stainless steel

A:  No this is not the same shear as the one for Hardie products

A:  These are for metal and will not do a good job with Hardie board. You would want shears that are specific for Hardie. The concept is similar, but they are two different tools. I'm not sure if Milwaukee makes cement board shears, but Makita does. I purchased them for a siding project and they work well.

A:  No, this definitely won't cut anything that thick. There are special shears for hardie-plank siding though. I recommend three score and snap method for all hardie products; it's easier, quicker, cleaner, and best of all cheaper. Any utility blade will do.

A:  The blades last a good while. I've had my shears for over 2 years and haven't had to replace the blades yet and I've been using them primarily on sheet steel (rectangular ductwork, general sheet metal, etc). Regarding gutter work, these work best on flat surfaces or surfaces with a slight, non-compound curves. Something like a gutter with an ogee profile with tight curves and angles would be a little difficult if you're looking to cut straight sections of gutter to length. The also don't cut in to corners very well. These shears are also quite large compared to a typical gutter, so cutting openings for things like downspouts would be tight. If it were me, this isn't the tool I'd buy for gutter work. Hope this helps.

A:  I found this question here buying another sheer. The first one I bought cut 644 12x12in holes in 22ga galvanized sheet steel with original blades. Almost a half mile. Look for Kett Tools for replacements.

A:  Can make these cuts. The tool has a 10" radius on curves.

A:  this is one good shear, extremely straight cutting, would tell others to purchase this brand from you.

A:  This can make any cut.

A:  Yes. These shears cut well in any direction, although getting laser straight cuts is tricky.

A:  Yes, as long as the steel is 18 GA or higher.

A:  The corrugation of the steel siding is cut easier with a nibbler than with a shear.

A:  Yes. It will go down to 18 gauge, which is much heavier than 26 gauge. I use mine for 20 and 22 gauge material all the time with no issues.

A:  Like butter with a hot knife.

A:  Yes

A:  Yes very great for this job.

A:  No. The cut depth is too small.

A:  no